Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Phlox
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Phlox
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Phlox
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Phlox
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Phlox
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Phlox
winobluszcz
In Latin
Phlox
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Rhamnales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Phlox
Parthenocissus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper
Care of Garden Phlox and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.